Howard Bryant's newest book focuses on how Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson became opposing voices amid the anti-communist fervor of the 20th century.

Robinson’s Legacy: His integration into baseball paved the way for countless African-American athletes, showcasing resilience against racial discrimination. Robeson’s Influence: As a cultural figure, ...

Today marks the 50th anniversary of Paul Robeson’s death on January 23, 1976. The actor, singer, athlete and scholar was once famous around the world, but he was attacked, blacklisted and hounded by ...

Jackie Robinson, born in 1919, became the first Black athlete to integrate Major League Baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. His legacy includes: Trailblazer: Robinson’s courage and ...

At the beginning of the Cold War in 1949, Jackie Robinson appeared before the House Un-American Activities Committee to ...

The groundbreaking singer, actor and athlete became a victim of McCarthyism and saw his shining career destroyed and his legacy tarnished In August 1972, the front page of the New York Times arts ...

Paul Robeson was a superstar of the stage and screen, a talented football player and a music hitmaker. Then, amid the "anti-communist fervour" of the US in the Cold War, came a dramatic fall from ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...